Carol addressed Mark's reputation as a "player", saying he has a "heart of gold" and would never cheat on Keegan. She also revealed that she would be thrilled if they decided to have children as she would like to become a grandmother.

She added: "[Their children] would be very pretty and very well-dressed.

"I've never seen Mark so happy and relaxed. As long as Michelle makes him happy, that's all that matters to me."